Seattle Circular 15 – A route rich with dense temperate rainforests, high snow-capped mountain peaks and wild ocean shores, along the western part of the state of Washington. The route includes Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks, as well as a visit to the city of Seattle.
Day 1 – Land in Seattle and spend a few hours in the city
Lodging location: Seattle
Day 2 – Spend the day in Seattle
Lodging location: Seattle
Day 3 – Spend the morning in Seattle and then drive, plus take a short ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, 2 hours drive plus 20 minutes ferry ride
Lodging location: Port Angeles or Sol Duc or Lake Crescent
Day 4 – Visit the northern part of the Olympic National Park and Hurricane Ridge, 1 hour drive in each direction
Lodging location: Port Angeles or Sol Duc or Lake Crescent
Day 5 – Visit the western part of the Olympic National Park, 1.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Forks or La Push
Day 6 – Visit the Hoh Rainforest of the Olympic National Park and drive to the southern part of the park, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Kalaloch or Quinault
Day 7 – Drive Mount Rainier National Park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: South Mount Rainier or Paradise or Longmire
Day 8 – Hike and travel in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park
Lodging location: South Mount Rainier or Paradise or Longmire
Day 9 – Enjoy one more day in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park
Lodging location: South Mount Rainier or Paradise or Longmire
Day 10 – Visit the Sunrise area of the park and drive to Seattle, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Seattle
Day 11 – Enjoy one more day in Seattle
Lodging location: Seattle
Day 12 – Fly Home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our Northwest USA and West Canada destinations pages, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route.
